2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class





Total MSRP | $78,250 |
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What others are paying | $80,955 |

- 10 Colors
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- 4 Packages
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Review

- Easily seats adults in all three rows
- Plenty of helpful technology and safety features
- Responsive engines and stable handling give the feel of driving a smaller SUV
- Flexible cargo capacity
- Some interior controls and buttons are too small or hard to find
- GLS 450 models add more standard equipment
- After a delay, the GLS 580 and AMG GLS 63 return midyear
- Part of the third GLS generation introduced for 2020
When you're ready to buy the best Mercedes-Benz SUV you can get, the three-row GLS awaits. Granted, you could make a case that in fact the vaunted G-Class or ritzy Maybach GLS are the "best" but Mercedes assigns the G and GLS models to completely different missions. The GLS is all about maximum luxury, comfort and convenience, while the G-Class specializes in maximum off-roading capability and social currency.
For 2022, Mercedes increases the amount of standard equipment that you'll find on the base GLS 450 4Matic, adding 20-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, and a four-zone automatic climate control system. New upholstery choices are also available. Early in the model year, the V8-powered GLS 580 4Matic and AMG GLS 63 were unavailable, but Mercedes tells Edmunds that both versions will return for the second part of 2022. Be sure to check with your local dealer.
The BMW X7, Infiniti QX80 and the redesigned Lexus LX 600 are the GLS model's main competitors, but this Benz is a credible alternative to a Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon Denali, Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Lincoln Navigator too. True, those rivals are larger inside, but what the Mercedes-Benz GLS lacks in size it makes up for in sophistication. Check out our test team's Expert Rating to see our evaluation of the GLS' comfort, technology features and more.
Performance
Stops from 60 mph came in just 105 feet, one of the best results we've seen from any SUV. That's genuine performance-car territory. Part of that comes courtesy of the no-cost summer tires that our test SUV had, which help provide plenty lateral grip too. The steering is light and makes the GLS easy to maneuver in a parking lot or in traffic.
Comfort
There's little intrusion from the outside world, with just a bit of road noise on rough pavement. The ride quality is excellent with the optional E-Active Body Control suspension. It's smooth and composed, ironing out most road imperfections without floating or wallowing. Large wheels can hurt ride quality in many SUVs, but our test vehicle with optional 21-inch wheels didn't seem fazed.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class pricing
in Ashburn, VA


Interior
The controls are all well placed and easy to reach, but there's a lot of them and the small text means you have to take your eyes off the road until you work up the muscle memory. Separating the seat controls between the door and the infotainment system is a bit frustrating too.
Technology
The driver aids are equally impressive. The adaptive cruise control is among the best we've tested. In traffic, the system maintains a reasonable gap and can slow the GLS down to a complete stop, then start going again when traffic moves.
Storage
The second and third row seats fold flat and can be dropped with buttons in the hatch. Small-item storage is great, with lots of pockets, bins and cupholders spread throughout the cabin. The GLS 450 is rated to tow 7,700 pounds, which places it ahead of its main rival, the BMW X7. Should towing be a high priority, the Lincoln Navigator is again superior, capable of towing up to 8,700 pounds.
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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class models
A three-row luxury SUV with seating for seven people, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in three models: GLS 450, GLS 580 and AMG GLS 63. Each includes a generous list of standard features, and the main reason to choose a GLS 580 or AMG GLS 63 is for added power and performance. An even more opulent Maybach GLS is also available and is reviewed separately on Edmunds.
GLS 450
The standard version of the GLS has:
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine (362 hp, 369 lb-ft)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
- 4Matic all-wheel drive
- Adaptive air suspension system (can raise or lower the SUV's ride height and adjust to improve ride comfort and handling)
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Hands-free liftgate
Inside, the GLS 450 comes with:
- Customizable ambient interior lighting
- Power sunroof
- Four-zone automatic climate control
- Simulated leather upholstery (MB-Tex)
- Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Power-adjustable front seats with memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Digital instrumentation
- Mercedes Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Natural language voice control
- Navigation system
- Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless charging pad
- Nine USB ports
- Burmester surround-sound system
Safety features for every GLS include:
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLS and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
GLS 580
Choose the GLS 580 for the following features:
- Turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (483 hp, 516 lb-ft)
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Illuminated running boards
- Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
- Five-zone climate control
- Leather upholstery
- Upgraded multi-contour front seats with massage
AMG GLS 63
Mercedes-Benz suspended production of the AMG GLS 63 during the first part of the 2022 model year. The automaker confirmed to Edmunds in February that it is accepting new orders for the 2022 AMG GLS 63, but it has not announced official changes to the model.
In 2021, the AMG GLS 63 came with:
- More powerful twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (603 hp, 627 lb-ft)
- Performance tuned:
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel-drive system
- Air suspension with active roll stabilization
- Steering, braking and exhaust systems
- Performance steering wheel with driving mode controls
- More supportive front seats with AMG badging
- Heated second-row seats
- Heated and cooled front cupholders
- Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Mercedes offers several option packages and stand-alone extras for the GLS. One of the most popular upgrades is the Driver Assistance Package Plus. It includes:
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mercedes and the car in front)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Lane keeping assist (steers the GLS back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
- Front cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is about to cross your path while you're approaching an intersection)
Additionally, if you live where it gets cold outside, the Warmth & Comfort package might be to your liking:
- Rapid-heating front seats
- Heated front and second-row armrests
Choose the GLS 580, and you can get an Off-Road package for this SUV:
- Fully variable 4Matic all-wheel drive
- Low-range transmission gearing
- Off-Road+ driving mode
- Off-road tuning for antilock braking and traction control systems
- Hill descent control (automatically controls vehicle speed on steep hills)
- Underbody damage protection
Additional options for the GLS include:
- E-Active Body Control (upgraded suspension that can lean the GLS into turns to improve passenger comfort; GLS 580 only)
- Second-row captain's chairs (six-passenger capacity)
- Upgraded second-row seating including heating, ventilation and massage (Executive Rear Seat Package Plus)
- Power rear side-window sunshades
- Panoramic sunroof
- Air Balance interior fragrance system
- Increased cabin insulation from noise and solar heating (Acoustic Comfort package)
- Heated steering wheel
- Upgraded Burmester high-end sound system
- Augmented reality for the navigation system (overlays instructions on a forward-looking camera view to help drivers see where to turn)
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)




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Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $78,250
- MPG & Fuel
- 18 City / 24 Hwy / 20 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 23.8 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 7 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: all wheel drive
- Transmission: 9-speed shiftable automatic
- Engine
- Inline 6 cylinder
- Horsepower: 362 hp @ 5500 rpm
- Torque: 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 205.0 in. / Height: 71.8 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: 84.9 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 79.9 in.
- Curb Weight: 5467 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 17.4 cu.ft.

- 10 Colors
- 1 Trim
- $77,200starting MSRP

Safety
Our experts’ favorite GLS-Class safety features:
- Emergency Call Service
- Standard and complimentary for as long as you own the GLS, this is an automatic collision notification system with an SOS emergency call button.
- Pre-Safe Sound
- When a collision is about to happen, Pre-Safe Sound emits a special tone through the stereo speakers to protect your hearing during the impact.
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- When using adaptive cruise control and active lane keeping assist, this feature can recognize an unresponsive driver and bring the GLS to safe stop.
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class vs. the competition

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

2022 Audi Q7
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class vs. Audi Q7
The Audi Q7 is less expensive than the Mercedes GLS, but it is also smaller and comes with a far less powerful standard engine. The third-row seat in the Audi is best used for children, or forgotten about altogether, while the GLS can seat adults in the rearmost row. The Mercedes also offers more cargo space with both rear rows folded flat.
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class vs. BMW X7
If the Mercedes GLS has an archenemy, it is the BMW X7. Arguably crafted using the same recipe as the GLS, the three-row X7 is also arguably more appealing thanks to its chiseled good looks and commanding road presence. Choosing between the two comes down to personal preferences regarding design, colors, materials, driving dynamics and other factors.
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
The Mercedes GLE and GLS are related. They roll down the same Alabama assembly line on a common platform and share two engines, design elements, interior components and technology. The primary difference is that the GLE is smaller and less expensive and comes with standard five-passenger seating. Furthermore, the bigger GLS is available with more standard and optional power and exclusive upgrades that Mercedes does not offer for the GLE.
FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class a good car?
What's new in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class:
- GLS 450 models add more standard equipment
- After a delay, the GLS 580 and AMG GLS 63 return midyear
- Part of the third GLS generation introduced for 2020
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class reliable?
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
The least-expensive 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $77,200.
Other versions include:
- GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) which starts at $77,200
What are the different models of Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Overview
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is offered in the following submodels: GLS-Class SUV. Available styles include GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A). The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class comes with a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty, a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What do people think of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2022 GLS-Class 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2022 GLS-Class.
Pros
- Easily seats adults in all three rows
- Plenty of helpful technology and safety features
- Responsive engines and stable handling give the feel of driving a smaller SUV
- Flexible cargo capacity
Cons
- Some interior controls and buttons are too small or hard to find
Edmunds Expert Reviews
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2022 GLS-Class featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
Our Review Process
This review was written by a member of Edmunds' editorial team of expert car reviewers. Our team drives every car you can buy. We put the vehicles through rigorous testing, evaluating how they drive and comparing them in detail to their competitors.
We're also regular people like you, so we pay attention to all the different ways people use their cars every day. We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. Our editors want to help you make the best decision on a car that fits your life.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
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What is the MPG of a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A), 9-speed shiftable automatic, premium unleaded (required)
20 MPG compined MPG,
18 city MPG/24 highway MPG
EPA Est. MPG | 20 |
Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
Drive Train | all wheel drive |
Displacement | 3.0 L |
Passenger Volume | N/A |
Wheelbase | 123.4 in. |
Length | 205.0 in. |
Width | N/A |
Height | 71.8 in. |
Curb Weight | 5467 lbs. |
Should I lease or buy a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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